In 2005, Amerie burst back onto the music scene with her fourth single "1 Thing", which was used as the theme song for the Will Smith movie "Hitch". "1 Thing" went to the top of the charts in various international markets, including the US, UK and others around the world. It earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (the album "Touch" was also nominated for the "Best Contemporary R&B Album" Grammy ). The album sold an estimated 800,000 copies worldwide and went gold in the US and silver in the UK.
Amerie's third album 'Because I Love It' was released in the UK , Europe and Asia in 2007. The single "Take Control" was released in October 2006, and it enjoyed international success. The second single "Gotta Work" did not fare as well in the charts, despite receiving heavy airplay on UK and European music video channels. The album has sold a combined total of 310,000 copies worldwide and is her most critically acclaimed album.
In late 2007, was reported that Amerie had left her label Columbia Records, and signed with the Island Def Jam Music Group.
Amerie revealed the album title to be changed from 'Breakups To Makeups' to 'In Love & War'. Amerie also announced that her first single off the album will be titled "Why R U?" produced by The Buchanans. The single premiered online in the week of May 11th and received fairly mixed reviews. The track itself is even compared to Mary J. Blige's "What's The 411?" and "My Life" album, because of the old school feel.
Amerie changed her artist name to Ameriie (extra I) in 2010. She said that it gave her more positive energy as an artist. She changed her artist name back to Amerie (without the extra I) with the double EP releases '4AM Mulholland' and 'After 4AM' in 2018.
Right now her main focus is on books, youtube channel and her son and husband.
That's What U R
Amerie Lyrics
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[Spoken:]
Hey...I know its been a minute...I'm ready
Want you to try to relax...close your eyes
Don't act like you're so surprised
Feel the silk against your skin
Don't waste time come get me right now
Don't worry 'bout a thing it's 'bout to go down
Don't be scared nobody's around
We've waited so long
It's about to go down
Cause your so
Sexual
That's what you are
Sensual
Ooh you're looking so
Beautiful
It's about to go down
Me and you
Now we're about to take off
It's on
Pressures growing
Going strong
Hold me close and don't let go
Inhibitions out the door
One...judge...no
Tell me what you dream of
I'm everything you thought I was
Don't waste time come get me right now
Don't worry 'bout a thing it's 'bout to go down
Don't be scared nobody's around
We've waited so long
It's about to go down
Cause your so
Sexual
Ooh...That's what you are
Sensual
Can you hear the sound?
Beautiful
It's about to go down
Me and you
Don't waste time come get me right now
Don't worry 'bout a thing it's 'bout to go down
Don't be scared nobody's around
We've waited so long
It's about to go down
Cause your so
Sexual
Ooh babe...That's what you are
Sensual
Ooh you're looking so
Beautiful
It's about to go down
Me and you
Me and you [repeat]
Ooh ooh whoa
So beautiful
That's what you are
Sexual
That's what you are
Sensual
And you're looking so
Beautiful
It's about to go down
Me and you
You're so
The lyrics to Amerie's song "That's What U R" suggest an intimate and sensual encounter between two people who have been waiting for this moment for a long time. The song is primarily sung in a sultry tone and the lyrics use words like "sexual," "sensual," and "beautiful" to describe the other person. The singer asks the other person to turn the lights off and relax, inviting them into a space where they can be completely vulnerable and let their inhibitions go. The song suggests that in this moment, the two people forget the world around them and focus solely on each other. The use of repetition in the chorus also reinforces the idea that this is an experience that has been long-awaited and now is the time for it to happen.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it is about a reunion or reconciliation between two people who have been apart for some time. The singer may be trying to convince the other person to let go of any worries or doubts and fully embrace the moment. The intimate encounter may be symbolic of a deeper emotional connection between the two and the line "Tell me what you dream of, I'm everything you thought I was" suggests that the singer wants to understand the other person on a deeper level. The use of the word "judge" may also hint that there may have been some past issues that created distance between the two people and they are now trying to move past them.
Contributed by Ella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
April Horn
this song got stuck in my head this week and now it's on repeat in 2021 ^_^
Danielle Powell
Omg I use to play this song on repeat! ♥️♥️
Natisha Kamara
This song was the reason why I bought the CD,@ the beginning of Take Control of me video...
What’s A King To A God
This beat is CRAZY!!!
Brandon Dyer
@soul bro76 when females getting ready go out
Enjoli Henigan
It was my MySpace profile song🤣
Likedbymany
This is fire. I love how sensual her songs are accompanied by her unique voice and the crazy beats. Hate that she got swagger jacked and then buried.
Her new albums are great.
What’s A King To A God
Her beat selection is UNDERRATED!!!
Alliyah Gray
Still a bop. Listening in 2019, almost 2020
S w3000
@BrownsugarAD 2023!!!